Outbreak Brief 125: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Outbreak Update: As of 6 June 2022, a total of 529,180,850 COVID-19 cases and 6,296,025 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.2%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern […]

Outbreak Brief 124: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Mise à jour sur les flambées : Au 30 mai 2022, un total de 525 785 569 cas de COVID-19 et 6 286 064 décès (ratio de létalité [TDL] : 1,2%) ont été signalés à l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) par 227 pays et territoires. La répartition des cas cumulés (pourcentage des cas mondiaux) […]

COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (25 May 2022)

This biweekly brief details the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world as well as updates to the COVID-19-related guidance from Africa CDC, WHO and other public health agencies. This brief complements the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC […]

Outbreak Brief 123: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Outbreak Update: As of 22 May 2022, a total of 522,086,589 COVID-19 cases and 6,274,256 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.2%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern […]

Outbreak Brief 122: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Outbreak Update: As of 13 May 2022, a total of 518,879,315 COVID-19 cases and 6,265,568 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.2%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern […]

COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (11 May 2022)

This biweekly brief details the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world as well as updates to the COVID-19-related guidance from Africa CDC, WHO and other public health agencies. This brief complements the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC […]

Outbreak Brief 121: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Outbreak Update: As of 9 May 2022, a total of 514,967,390 COVID-19 cases and 6,253,410 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.2%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern […]

Epidemiological and Economic Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Scenarios in Africa

KEY MESSAGES 1. A retrospective analysis of data from 27 countries in Africa yields evidence that, compared to a no vaccination scenario, rolling out of vaccines will likely be cost-effective, averting many cases, hospitalizations, and deaths due to COVID-19. 2. COVID-19 vaccination programmes with earlier start dates and faster rollout rates tend to yield greater […]

Outbreak Brief 120: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Outbreak Update: As of 2 May 2022, a total of 511,275,451 COVID-19 cases and 6,238,320 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.2%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern […]

COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (27 April 2022)

This biweekly brief details the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world as well as updates to the COVID-19-related guidance from Africa CDC, WHO and other public health agencies. This brief complements the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC […]